Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $235.73 | 8.496% | $255.7576 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
Purchase #2 | $176.37 | 8.224% | $190.8747 | $190.87 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
Purchase #3 | $248.71 | 5.681% | $262.8392 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #4 | $145.65 | 13.861% | $165.8385 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
Purchase #5 | $194.98 | 10.754% | $215.9481 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 10.159% | $159.1577 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
Purchase #7 | $23.97 | 5.334% | $25.2486 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.89 | $1,275.6644 | $1,275.67 | $1,275.65 | $1,275.60 |